Teaching/Learning Center

"If you require students to produce writing to evidence their learning in your class, then guiding students in creating that outcome should be a part of your teaching. It’s not all about grammar and correctness; good writing is good thinking. With some insight into proven best practices in student writing, you can help your students improve their writing and thinking skills." - Debra Ballard

1. Top Tips For Assisting Students 
   • Require all written work reviewed by a tutor and signed off
   • Complete Academic Support Referral Forms, especially if students are encouraged to concentrate on a particular aspect of a given assignment
   • Review other work posted in student's Learning ePortfolio to get a sense of what a student can and cannot do
   • Provide clear step-by-step instructions in written form and verbally
2. "24 Tips for Teaching Writing" (The Chronicle)
3. "Teachers Say Tech Helps Student Writing, But Encourages Shortcuts" (Education Week)